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Peanut free bulk tree nuts?

Submitted by taracatharine on Sun, 10/27/2013 - 05:37

My husband, daughter, and I love snacking on tree nuts. I used to get them in bulk from Costco at a great price before our daughter was diagnosed with a peanut allergy, but am discouraged to find that they process them on equipment shared by peanuts. I have called a number of places that source bulk nuts, but am finding few priced anywhere close to as low as Costco, even with some that are direct from the farm.

One of the things we have learned is that being peanut free can be more expensive. Specialized or dedicated lines are not a cost savings for the manufacturer, so the costs are shared with the consumer. But, I am willing to pay the extra to avoid the worry and add variety to our diets.